These courses are a quick option for students to develop a working knowledge of the jobs available in Michigan's rapidly emerging feature film industry.

The classes will use the proven curriculum of S3 at SI's growing campus located at 16630 Southfield Road in Allen Park. S3 has trained over 500 Michigan residents to work in the film industry and has over a 90 percent job placement rate for its FIT graduates.

"The Michigan film industry is growing and by adding these classes to our already successful curriculum, we are increasing the chances that more of our students will find employment in a high-demand career field," said Roger Kidd, vice president of business development for SI.

The classes will be led by film industry experts, providing an introduction to Film Special FX, a Film Industry Overview, Grip/Electric/Generator Operator instruction, Introduction to the Film Art Department, Introduction to Film Production Accounting and Introduction to the Camera Department.

Students will work hand-in-hand with experienced film industry professionals to develop a working knowledge of the jobs available in Michigan’s rapidly emerging feature film industry, as well as the skills necessary to work efficiently in these areas.

In addition to classroom training, students will work in a realistic setting inside the SI/S3 Studios. Upon successful completion of these two-week, 40-hour training courses, students will be presented with internship opportunities in the film industry.

If you are considering a career in the Michigan film industry, plan on attending a free information session at Stautzenberger Institute. The first session takes place Saturday, Dec, 4, at 11 a.m. Another information session will be offered on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. For additional info session dates, check the calendar of events on the SI website.